Three brief articles which look at approaches to preventing discipline problems in inner-city special education programs are titled as follows: "Characteristics of Successful School Principals" (M. Fafard); "Practical Suggestions for Administrators" (P. Harris); and "Developing a Healthy School Climate" (A.R.…

Discusses 14 practical considerations in cases when it is necessary to fire a camp employee. Topics include selection of dismissal time and place to minimize disruption, administrator demeanor, expediting the employee's departure, arrangements for final pay, compliance with Labor Department regulations, and avoiding charges of discrimination. (JHZ)

While deans and department heads can create a nurturing environment for faculty development, a significant burden of responsibility should be taken by each faculty member. (MSE)

Describes developmental teacher evaluation models designed for Medicine Hat School District No. 76 to involve teachers and administrators in all phases of implementation. Outlines basic components including administrator and teacher training, written evaluation policy, written job descriptions, jurisdiction/school standards, goal-setting…

Interviews with 10 elementary/secondary St. John's (Newfoundland) principals revealed impacts of collective bargaining on principal's role in teacher evaluation including more formalized relationship with staff, increased involvement of school boards, reservations over ability to adequately evaluate teachers, greater centralization of authority,…

Even though they may be unable to offer them top dollars, schools can successfully recruit new teachers by letting prospective teachers know what is so special about the school or school system; using the school staff to do part of the selling job; and providing an emotional enticement. (MLF)

To be effective instructional leaders, principals and assistant principals need to know what's new in secondary school curricula. Education associations representing 14 subject areas outline the current focus, likely trends through 1990, and new practices in their respective disciplines. (MLH)

The director of physical plant at Rhodes College in Memphis has primary responsibility for all architectural work done on campus and recommends architects to the trustees. He also coordinates all related budgets and contracts and is an integral participant in developing the long-range master plan. His responsibilities are described. (MLW)

Describes a performance review instrument which utilizes a self-assessment approach to evaluate skills and behaviors applicable to management and supervisory roles. The technique's objectives are reviewed and steps in the review process are described, including the formulation of personal development objectives. (MBR)

Lists and discusses 12 components of special education programs that principals and special education teachers can incorporate in new programs, can review in existing programs, and can use as a basis for developing goals for teacher evaluations. (PGD)

Suggests several techniques principals can employ to increase media coverage and public knowledge of the positive side of local educational developments. (PGD)

Summarizes educational research regarding principal's role in reading program success/failure. Concludes that principals' function should be improving teacher instruction techniques; principals must regard reading programs as important, teachers and principals must share mutual concern/ cooperation; licensing agencies must require administrator…

Administrators should plan during the summer so that the subsequent school year's teacher dismissals will be systematic and appropriate. Important considerations in planning are statutory requirements, the adequacy of current dismissal processes, methods for alleviating teachers' job-related problems, and techniques for effective performance…

Discusses the main features of the department head's role in determining the success of girls in physics. Areas examined include the presentation of material, classroom management techniques, option choices, and issues related to segregating boys and girls for several subject areas. (JN)

Data collected from 944 teachers in 46 elementary schools revealed that principal authenticity was significantly correlated with teachers' trust in principals, colleagues, and organizations. In addition, all these dimensions of trust were moderately and significantly correlated with each other. (MLF)